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interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 647 interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Fully Funded PhD in sustainability in cooling in memory of Dr Gareth Davies

This is an exciting PhD opportunity within the College of Technology and Environment (CTE) at London South Bank University (LSBU). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Lagoeiro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Research opportunities in Social Policy and Social Work

We draw on research excellence and expertise in social policy, social work and public management. Our key research areas cover the following themes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Exploring how Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses nutrients

This PhD project will investigate how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilises nutrients and how changes in nutrient transport influence pathogen biology by combining microbiology, biochemical and analytical approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Fullam
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Space Stories at the National Archives

The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS) has been awarded up to £10m for 10 years to transform the academic landscape when it comes to our understanding… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BP Parsons
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hierarchical Failure Analysis and Digital Twin Modelling of Next-Gen Hydrogel Coatings

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S F Yang, Dr M Bai, Dr J Wu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design of Multifunctional Coated Silicate Particles for Thermal Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

Particle-based systems have recently attracted significant interest for thermal energy storage due to their simplicity, low cost, and technical advantages over alternative technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MS Sedighi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Biomechanics of Plant Morphogenesis

Morphogenesis is ultimately a biomechanical process, where cells and biomaterials are molded into functional shapes by biomechanical forces. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YL Long
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Life’s a Beach - Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

Tropical beaches are among the world’s most heavily used and impacted coastal environments and underpin a major tourism industry across Southeast Asia. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Pointing
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

The twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation is transforming how engineering and project-based organisations design, deliver, and govern projects. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mitigation of radiation and hydrogen damage with laser peening through multiscale modelling PhD

Cranfield University is seeking highly motivated and accomplished prospective PhD students to conduct cutting-edge research in the degradation of materials at extreme environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Castelluccio
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Agentic AI for Autonomous Things: Vision-Language-Action Models, Embodied Intelligence and Real-World Decision-Making

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond passive prediction towards systems that can reason, plan, interact and act. This shift is driving rapid progress in agentic AI - i.e., AI systems that can interpret goals, make decisions, use tools, coordinate with humans and operate in changing real-world environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Efficient Neuromorphic Vision and Perception for Long-Term Robotic Autonomy

Autonomous robots are increasingly deployed in industries such as precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and logistics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Surfactant Powders: Drying Dynamics, Structure and Performance

  Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Surfactant powders are everywhere, from household detergents to industrial formulations, but their performance is ultimately determined by how they dry. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof D Harbottle, Prof M Rappolt, Dr S Khodaparast, Prof A Bayly
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel Sorption Enhanced and Chemical Looping Processes for Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture

A fully funded 3-year PhD studentship is available in the research group of Dr Theodoros Papalas, within the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Papalas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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